Samsung GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2 OMAP4430 1GHz 16GB 7" Tablet

Life on the go can be easier and more fun. Available in both 3G and WiFi-only versions, the slim and light Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) packs multimedia, communication and top internet functionality...
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Tablets built by Samsung are some of the best tablets according to average expert and user reviews.

1080p Video Recording Mode

The GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2 has a higher video recording mode than most tablet computers that were released around the same time as it. This tablet computer has a 1080p video recording mode, whereas most tablets of this spec and age have a 720p video recording mode. The worst video recording mode of all tablets of a comparable age and spec to the GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2 is 480p and the best is 2160p.

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Fairly Long Standby Time

With a standby time of 840 hours, the GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2 has one of the longer standby times amongst comparable spec tablets of this age. Across all the tablet computers of this age and spec the standby times range from 11h to 2,300h, and the average standby time is 410h.

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Very Big Total Storage Capacity

When compared to other OMAP4430 processor tablet computers that are a similar age to the GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2, the GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2's total storage capacity of 16 gigabytes is one of the biggest. OMAP4430 processor tablet computers that have been available for a similar time to the GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2 have total storage capacities of between 8GB and 16GB.

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3 Reasons Against

Not 3G Compatible

Most OMAP4430 processor tablet computers that came out more than two years ago are not 3G compatible. The GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2 is no exception to this as it too is not 3G compatible.

Tablet computers which are 3G compatible that might also be worth considering include the Blackberry PlayBook ($102.60).

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Not 4G Compatible

Like most of the other comparable spec tablets that are a similar age to the GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2, the Samsung GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2 is not 4G compatible.

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Very Low Second Camera Resolution

With a second camera resolution of only 0.3 megapixels, the Samsung GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2 has a fairly low second camera resolution compared to most of the other tablets of a similar spec and age to the GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2. Tablet computers of this age and type have second camera resolutions of between 0.3MP and 5MP.

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6 Other reasons to consider the Samsung GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2

Released Over Three Years Ago

This OMAP4430 processor tablet has been on the market for over three years.

Average Processor Clock Speed

At 1 gigahertz, the GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2 has a pretty typical processor clock speed compared to most of the other OMAP4430 processor tablet computers that were released around the same time as the GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2.

We think you might also be interested in some of the alternative 1GHz processor clock speed tablets currently available including the Samsung GT-P5110 Galaxy Tab which has better reviews.

If you would prefer a faster processor clock speed then you might want to consider the Amazon Kindle Fire (1.2GHz) which also has a higher rating.

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Average Internal Storage Capacity

At 16 gigabytes, the GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2 has a fairly average internal storage capacity compared to most of the other tablets of this spec and age.

We compared this tablet computer to all the other 16GB internal storage capacity tablet computers and we think the Samsung GT-P5110 Galaxy Tab which has better reviews is also worth considering.

If you would prefer a tablet with a larger internal storage capacity then you might also want to look at the Blackberry PlayBook ($102.60) (32GB).

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Two Processor Cores

The number of processor cores on the Samsung GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2 is two which is average compared to the other eight tablets of a comparable spec and age to the GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2 that we have assessed the number of processor cores of.

We compared this tablet computer to all the other 2 processor core tablet computers and we think the Samsung GT-P5110 Galaxy Tab which has better reviews is also worth considering.

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Average Rear Camera Resolution

At 3.2 megapixels, the GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2 has a pretty standard rear camera resolution compared to most of the other comparable spec tablet computers that have been available for a similar time to the GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2.

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Average Screen Size

With a screen size of 7 inches, the GT-P3110 Galaxy Tab 2 has a fairly standard screen size compared to most of the other tablets of this spec and age.

We compared all the other 7" tablet computers to this tablet and we think the Amazon Kindle Fire which has better reviews is also worth considering.

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Specification

Processor

Processor Model

OMAP4430

Processor Clock Speed

1GHz

Processor Core

2

Processor Family

Texas Instruments

Memory

Maximum Internal Memory

1GB

Internal Memory

1GB

Software

Operating System

Android

Bundled Software

Polaris Office

Operating System Version

3.0

Platform

Android

Storage

Internal Storage Capacity

16GB

Maximum Memory Card Size

32GB

Memory Card

SD, MicroSD (TransFlash)

Storage Medium

Flash

Storage Medium

Flash

Display

Screen Size

7"

Display Colours

16M

Aspect Ratio

128:75

Touch Screen Technology

Capacitive

Multi-Touch Technology

Multi-touch

Display Technology

PLS

Display Resolution

1024 x 600

Supported Number of Colours Display

16.78 million colours

Camera

Rear Camera Resolution

3.2MP

Second Camera Resolution

0.3MP

Front Camera Resolution

0.3MP

Video Capturing Speed

30fps

Maximum Video Resolution

1280 x 800

Video Recording Mode

1080p

Built-In Flash

No

White Balance Mode

Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent

Digital Zoom

4x

Main Camera Resolution

3.2MP

Photo Effect

Black&White, Negative film, Sepia

Audio

Built-In Speaker

2

Networking

4G Compatible

No

3G Compatible

No

Data Network

No

Bluetooth Version

3.0

WiFi Standard

802.11b, IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, IEEE 802.11g, 802.11n, IEEE 802.11n

Wi-Fi Standard

IEEE 802.11n

Ports & Interfaces

Headphone Jack Size

3.5 mm

Microphone Input

No

Messaging

Performance

Video Format

DIVX, H.263, H.264, MPEG, MPEG4, WMV

Video Compression Format

3GP, AVI, DivX, FLV, H.263, H.264, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG4, VC-1, WMV

Audio Format

AAC++, AC3, AMR, EAAC+, AAC++, FLAC, MIDI, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA

Google Applications

Google Play, Google+

Personal Info Management App

Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Games, Notes

Design

Size

Mini, Mini tablet

Form Factor

Slate

Colour

White

Processor Special Features

Intel Anti-Theft Technology

No

Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA)

No

Intel VPro Technology

No

Intel Smart Connect Technology

No

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

No

Intel Smart Response Technology

No

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

No

Intel Identity Protection Technology

No

Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) Technology

No

Intel My WiFi Technology

No

Intel Rapid Start Technology

No

Battery

Continuous Audio Playback Time

75h

Continuous Video Playback Time

6h

Standby Time

840h

Maximum Battery Life

685h

Battery Capacity

4,000mAh

Battery

Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), Lithium

Weight & Dimensions

Weight

344g

Height

193.7mm

Thickness

10.5mm

Width

122.4mm

Packaging Content

Cable Included

USB

Keyboard Included

No

Other Features

Visual Technology

No

Docking Connector

No

Kids Tablet

No

Total Storage Capacity

16GB

Maximum Video Capture Resolution

1280 x 720

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Android 2.2

Lightweight

Speedy for browsing, screen rotation and other tasks

Battery life

Excellent size for portability and one-handed use, powerful and customisable Android 2.2 OS, full featured ereading app and store, responsive touch-screen with intuitive keyboard, can make video calls

Price

Zoom in and out could be jerky

Music and movie player interfaces somewhat clunky, occasional lags when scrolling, some unintuitive features Look and Feel

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